About the Author

W. Larsen Angel, P.E., LEED-AP, is a principal in the MEP consulting engineering firm of Green Building Energy Engineers. He has worked in the MEP consulting engineering industry for over 20 years. He has contributed to the development of design standards and continues to find new ways to streamline the HVAC system design process. Larsen is a Member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)and is certified by ASHRAE as a Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. What is HVAC Chapter 2. The Design Process Chapter 3. Piping, Valves, and Specialties Chapter 4. Central Plant Chapter 5. Air Systems Chapter 6. Piping and Ductwork Distribution Systems Chapter 7. Terminal Equipment Chapter 8. Noise and Vibration Control Chapter 9. Automatic Temperature Controls Chapter 10. Construction Drawings Index